Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will miss at least three weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Saturday that Morant (elbow) will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.
Morant sustained a UCL sprain in his left elbow during the Grizzlies' loss to the Hawks on Wednesday and missed Friday's loss to the Pelicans before the Grizzlies opted to shut him down for a longer-term period. Since he's not scheduled to be re-evaluated for three weeks, Morant looks safe to rule out through the All-Star break, and the elbow injury could lessen the possibility of him getting moved elsewhere ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. While Morant is sidelined, Cam Spencer should step in as the Grizzlies' starting point guard, though Spencer's minutes could take a hit once Ty Jerome (calf) is cleared to make his season debut.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out vs. New Orleans
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Morant has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left elbow sprain.
Morant looked sharp during Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta, finishing with 23 points and 12 assists, but he'll miss at least one matchup after picking up an elbow injury. This presumably means more looks for Cam Spencer and Vince Williams in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Dishes 12 dimes with full line
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Morant produced 23 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists, three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-122 loss to the Hawks.
Morant was in full control of the offense, putting constant pressure on Atlanta by relentlessly attacking the rim and drawing contact for trips to the charity stripe. This performance gave Morant his third consecutive double-double and fourth 20/10 outing of the season, and he also established a new career high in blocks. Morant will look to stay hot Friday versus New Orleans.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Double-doubles in return
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Morant (calf) recorded 24 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 13 assists, five rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes in Saturday's 126-109 win over the Magic in London.
Morant got off to a strong start in his return from a six-game absence due to a right calf contusion, logging 20 points and 10 assists across 15 minutes in the first half. While he wasn't as impressive in the second half, the Grizzlies still came away with a dominant win after leading by 19 points at halftime. The star point guard was on a minutes restriction Sunday, and the Grizzlies will likely continue to monitor his playing time carefully following the extended absence. While availability continues to be an issue for Morant, he has tallied three double-doubles over his last five appearances, scoring at least 20 points in three outings during that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Cleared to play in London
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Morant (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic in London.
Morant has been officially cleared to return Sunday from a six-game absence due to a right calf injury. He'll reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Cam Spencer, though Morant will operate under a minutes restriction in his return, per Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Would operate on minutes limit
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Head coach Tuomas Iisalo told reporters that Morant (calf) would operate on a minutes restriction if he were to play against the Magic on Sunday in London, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant is listed as probable for Sunday's game and is trending toward making a return from a six-game absence due to a right calf contusion. If he is given the green light to play, then Cam Spencer would likely come off the bench, though the latter could still see a decent chunk of minutes in a reserve role due to Morant's minutes restriction.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Likely to return Sunday
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Morant (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Magic in London.
Morant is on track to return Sunday from a six-game absence due to a right calf contusion while also being in the center of trade talks. His return would likely result in Cam Spencer -- who has started in each of Memphis' last six games -- reverting to a bench role. In the four games prior to his most recent absence, Morant averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remaining out Thursday
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Morant (calf) won't play Thursday against Orlando.
Morant, who has been subject of trade rumors over the past week, will miss his straight game Thursday while he continues to tend to a right calf contusion. The point guard has seems to be nearing a return to the court, however, as head coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Morant practiced Tuesday, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. With Morant having made the trip with the Grizzlies to Europe, he could be an option to return to action in the team's rematch with the Magic on Sunday in London.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out for Sunday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Morant will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Magic. With the Murray State product sidelined, Cam Spencer will likely remain in the starting five, while Vince Williams could see increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Could be moved ahead of deadline
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The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially move Morant (calf) ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Rumors of a potential Morant trade have been percolating for a while, and his history of injuries and off-court missteps coupled with Memphis' poor start to the season have all increased the likelihood of the point guard being moved. Charania notes that multiple teams are already pursuing Morant in trade talks, and the Grizzlies are said to be prioritizing draft picks and young players in return. Morant is under contract through the 2027-28 season, however, and the Grizzlies are open to keeping him if the right deal doesn't surface. Morant will miss his fourth straight game Friday against the Thunder due to a right calf contusion, but it's unclear if the Grizzlies will opt to hold him out for an extended period even if trade talks intensify.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out for Friday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Thunder.
Friday will mark Morant's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tip-off. He should be considered questionable at best for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing Wednesday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Morant is set to miss a third consecutive game while recovering from a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Thunder. With Morant and Cedric Coward (ankle) both sidelined, Cam Spencer and GG Jackson will likely remain in the Grizzlies' starting lineup alongside Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson and Jock Landale.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Wednesday
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Morant (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Phoenix.
With Wednesday's game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back, the Grizzlies won't host a shootaround, so Morant will essentially be a game-time call. If he's forced to sit out his third consecutive game, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and Javon Small will help pick up the slack.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out Tuesday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Morant will miss his second straight game due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Suns. With the star point guard sidelined, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams are candidates for increased roles, while Javon Small could remain in the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Morant (calf) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant was initially listed as questionable, but it sounds like the Grizzlies will err on the side of caution for the second straight game. Vince Williams (knee), however, has been upgraded to probable and is likely to see more reps on the ball with this news.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Game-time decision for Tuesday
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Morant (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
Morant was held out of Sunday's clash with the Lakers after being listed on the injury report with a bruised right calf, and he's now in danger of missing a second straight game. Additional clarification on his availability for Tuesday should come as tipoff nears.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Sunday
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Morant (calf) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Morant popped up on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game due to a bruised right calf. The issue will prevent him from facing the Lakers. His absence will mean more opportunities for Cam Spencer, while Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward could be tasked with more playmaking duties. Morant's next chance to play will come Tuesday against San Antonio.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Sunday
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Morant is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers with a right calf contusion.
This is a new issue for Morant, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. In his most recent outing against the Lakers on Friday, Morant had 16 points, 11 assists, three rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Double-doubles against Lakers
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Morant finished with 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.
Morant's double-double Friday was his sixth of the season and second in four games since returning after Christmas from an ankle sprain. During that span, Morant is averaging 23.5 points, 7.8 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.3 steals while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Pours in 40 points in loss
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Morant tallied 40 points (16-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during the Grizzlies' 139-136 overtime loss to the 76ers on Tuesday.
Morant entered Tuesday's contest having dished out 17 assists over his last two outings, but he was a far more aggressive scorer against Philadelphia. He put the Grizzlies on his back with 18 points in the fourth quarter, and his six points in overtime brought him to the 40-point mark for the first time this season and 10th time in his NBA career. Morant played 34 minutes and appears to be past a left ankle sprain that caused him to miss four straight games recently. He'll have two days to rest before the Grizzlies' next game Friday against the Lakers.
